The celebrations all around us have a way of lifting our spirits. Sometimes, we are the ones radiating joy — energizing those around us with our enthusiasm. At other times, we draw upon the collective warmth and light from others to rekindle our own.
A longer festive break, like these four days, gently pulls us into that rhythm — where work pauses, routines soften, and celebration finds space. Amid the laughter, lights, and sweets, there’s also a quieter side to this time — a space for reflection.
Many thoughts pass through our mind in such moments. Some stay; some we brush aside.
Often, the ones we ignore are the most meaningful:
Why do we truly celebrate this festival?
Why do we light lamps, clean our homes, wake up early, or prepare those traditional snacks year after year?
It’s easy to say “because that’s how it’s done,” but perhaps the deeper question is — what does it do to us?
Each ritual, each tradition, is not just a cultural echo — it’s a mirror. A chance to ask:
What did I take away from this Diwali?
Did it renew my resolve?
Did it recharge my spirit?
Too often, when the festivities fade, we slip back into routine and think, “I should have done more… enjoyed more… achieved more.” But if we pause, we’ll realize we did achieve something — maybe not in tangible milestones, but in moments of connection, laughter, calm, or gratitude.
Even the fatigue — the running around, the endless cleaning, the cooking — that too was part of the celebration. The effort itself was the joy. The work itself was the worship.
Because Diwali, at its heart, isn’t just about lighting lamps outside. It’s about keeping that inner light — of effort, purpose, and self-renewal — alive.
May your reflections this Diwali light the way for the year ahead.
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